
Courtney Castelino
Theatre Journalist Courtney Castelino has written 332 articles for BroadwayWorld since 2018, covering Ottawa Theatre.
When she was thirteen, a school excursion to see a touring production of The Phantom of the Opera opened her eyes to the world of musical theatre. As soon as the chandelier lit up and rose to the ceiling, she was completely spellbound. That moment sparked a lifelong appreciation for the arts, further enhanced through fine arts and drama training in high school and CEGEP. Courtney also co-teaches a bilingual Teen Theatre Appreciation and Criticism class at the Ottawa School of Theatre. Originally from Montreal, she now lives in the Ottawa, Canada, area and enjoys attending local professional and community theatre shows, and tries to get to New York and Toronto to see shows whenever she can.
About Courtney Castelino
- First Show
- The Phantom of the Opera
- Favorite Show
- Hamilton
Favorite Stories
- Review: HAMILTON at Ottawa's National Arts Centre - When Hamilton first came onto the scene, I wasn't very excited, as I have never been a fan of rap music and, being Canadian, I figured that the storyline would hold little interest for me. When I listened to the original cast recording, I quickly realized that Hamilton was more than just American history set to rap music. The music is a complex fusion of many different genres and the story holds much deeper meaning. After seeing Hamilton on stage, it overtook Phantom as my all-time favourite show (although Phantom still holds a dear place in my heart as my first musical).
- BWW Review: Orpheus' Production of MATILDA THE MUSICAL at Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe -
- Review: PRISON DANCER THE MUSICAL at Ottawa's National Arts Centre -
- Review: Orpheus Musical Theatre's NEWSIES at Meridian Theatres at Centrepoint -
- Review: COME FROM AWAY at Ottawa's National Arts Centre -
Most Popular Articles
Latest Articles

Review: ROGERS. V. ROGERS at Great Canadian Theatre Company
October 26, 2026
Do you want to learn about a family whose backstabbing, squabbles, and sibling rivalry make your own family feel like the Brady Bunch? The Great Canadian Theatre Company’s 2026-2027 season premiere, the Crow’s Theatre production, Rogers v.

Review: Farce Flourishes in Ottawa Little Theatre's THE COTTAGE
September 29, 2026
What did our critic think of THE COTTAGE at Ottawa Little Theatre?

Review: MÁM Brings Ritual and Revelry to the National Arts Centre
September 26, 2026
What did our critic think of MÁM at National Arts Centre?

Review: ToToToo Theatre's JAGGED LITTLE PILL is an Ambitious and Emotionally Charged Production
September 25, 2026
What did our critic think of JAGGED LITTLE PILL at Great Canadian Theatre Company?

Previews: LOUISE PITRE in Concert at the Shenkman Arts Centre on October 27th
September 24, 2026
The Tony-nominated Canadian icon discussed legacy, storytelling, and the emotional heart behind her performances.

Review: Ins Choi's SON OF A PREACHERMAN is a Tender Triumph at the National Arts Centre
September 20, 2026
What did our critic think of INS CHOI'S SON OF A PREACHERMAN at the National Arts Centre?

Previews: OLT's 2027 Season Promises Nine Shows with Something for Everyone
September 14, 2026
With classics, contemporary gems, and a Halloween chill, this year’s lineup offers something irresistible for every kind of theatregoer.

Review: Cirque du Soleil’s LUZIA Dazzles Ottawa With a Waking Dream of Mexico
September 13, 2026
What did our critic think of LUZIA at Under The Big Top?

Review: Tom Stoppard's ROUGH CROSSING at Kanata Theatre
September 15, 2026
Kanata Theatre's presentation of Tom Stoppard's Rough Crossing has pulled into harbour at the Ron Maslin Playhouse until September 19th.

Review: BEAUTIFUL SCARS at the National Arts Centre
September 12, 2026
What did our critic think of BEAUTIFUL SCARS at National Arts Centre?

Review: THE GREAT GATSBY Glitters but Leaves Fitzgerald's Shadows Behind
September 10, 2026
What did our critic think of THE GREAT GATSBY at the National Arts Centre?

Review: Roadtrip - DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Montreal's Place Des Arts
September 6, 2026
What did our critic think of DISNEY'S THE LION KING at Place Des Arts?

Review: DEATH OF A SALESMAN at Ottawa Little Theatre
August 24, 2026
Death of a Salesman, Arthur Miller’s classic tragedy about a man trying to achieve the American Dream, opened at Ottawa Little Theatre this week.

Review: Broadway Across Canada's MAMMA MIA! at the National Arts Centre
August 1, 2026
What did our critic think of MAMMA MIA! at National Arts Centre?

Review: APPEARING THIS EVENING at Ottawa Little Theatre
July 18, 2026
What did our critic think of APPEARING THIS EVENING at Ottawa Little Theatre?

Previews: CHOIR! CHOIR! CHOIR! at Ottawa Bluesfest
July 7, 2026
Have you ever been to a Choir! Choir! Choir! show? I went to see them at the 47th Edition of the Montreal Jazz Festival to give you an idea of what to expect when they perform at Ottawa Bluesfest later this month.

Review: SEARCHING FOR LOVE at Studio de l'Espace St-Denis
July 7, 2026
Jerry Tremblay wants you - and anyone who will listen - to know that he is Searching for Love.

Interview: Aliya Kanani Returns to the Ottawa Fringe with A COMEDIAN'S GUIDE TO ENLIGHTENMENT
June 24, 2026
Kanani took some time to share information about her new show, provide recommendations for other Fringe shows, and let us in on her City of Ottawa must-dos.

Review: Seeing Cirque du Soleil's ECHO is Like Discovering Another World Only Two Hours from Ottawa
June 22, 2026
What did our critic think of Cirque du Soleil's ECHO?
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